After a recent win at the Builder & Engineer awards, Wetherby Building Systems are ecstatic to have been shortlisted at the 2017 Housing Excellence Awards for ‘Supplier of the Year’.

Widely recognised as the ‘industry event of the year’, The Housing Excellence Awards is one of the largest awards dinners in the UK housing sector, attracting 600+ of the sectors key leaders and serves to highlight the organisations, individuals & projects that are leading the way in affordable housing.

The 2017 shortlist are decided by an independent panel of industry experts and the winners will be announced at the annual gala dinner on May Click for more…

The construction of a new nursery in Exeter has utilised external wall insulation (EWI) from Wetherby Building Systems to meet thermal performance requirements and create visual stand out within the local area.

The development of Matford Green Nursery saw the former Divers Motor Company building transformed into a new two storey state-of-the-art 120 place nursery. A robust external wall insulation system was required and specialist EWI installer PRS Group was tasked with providing an effective solution.

With the building containing small children, safety was of paramount importance so a system was required that met strict fire regulations, in addition to Click for more…

Wetherby Building Systems has expanded its external wall insulation (EWI) portfolio with the launch of a new stone render finish to offer further flexibility to specifiers and architects when designing domestic/ commercial new build or refurbishment schemes.

A stone façade is a popular finish for properties in particular areas across the UK, but with project budgets being squeezed in every area, sourcing and installing genuine stone can be cost and time prohibitive.

Wetherby would like to congratulate Henry Boot Construction on winning contractor of the year at this year’s CCIHWY Awards (Committed to Construction in Humber & West Yorkshire).

The CCIHWY Awards 2017 is set up to celebrate high quality work by all sectors of the region’s construction industry and highlight the broadest possible spectrum of construction excellence being delivered by the industry throughout Humber & West Yorkshire.

Wetherby Building Systems sponsored ‘Contractor of the Year’ at the awards. Wetherby would also like to congratulate the high calibre of contractors who were shortlisted for the award.

Wetherby are delighted to support National Apprenticeship Week 2017 which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event takes place from the 6th – 10th March and is designed to promote the positive impact that apprenticeships and trainees have on individuals, businesses and the economy.

Wetherby recognises the value that apprenticeships add to the workforce and how they help individuals step on their career ladder. Wetherby currently have two apprentices who are doing an outstanding job in their roles;

Charley – Warehouse

Charley is learning all aspects of the warehouse and manufacturing. He works largely on the tinting manufacturing and mixing, while Click for more…

The National Insulation Association (NIA) has announced they have partnered with the National Landlords Association (NLA) to provide landlords with an easy to use online facility to find local insulation installers to help meet energy efficiency standards.

Both organisations are advising landlords that they should be taking action soon in order to upgrade their properties by 1st April 2018. This is when the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) will come into force and require rented properties to have an EPC rating of E or above before they can be legally let.

The Welsh Government has announced it is investing £104 million over the next four years to increase the energy efficiency of up to 25,000 homes across Wales.

The Warm Homes Programme provides funding for home energy efficiency improvements to low income households and those living in deprived communities across Wales.

As well as Welsh Government funding, around £24 million of European funding will go towards the programme.

Wetherby Building Systems help diminish poorly heated homes across the UK, Scotland and Wales and the Government contribution will really help boost the amount of properties receiving energy efficient measures such as External Click for more…

Wetherby Building Systems is celebrating after scooping the ‘Most Innovative Supplier of the Year’ award at this year’s Housing Innovation awards.

Beating tough competition from industry favourites such as Wolseley, Sovini and Hilti, Wetherby demonstrated its commitment to delivering social housing projects, big and small, across the UK to come out on top. The judges were also impressed with the company’s approach to working with its customers, managing supply needs, helping customers to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as the range of innovative products and services the supplier provides.

The annual awards, which were announced at a glittering ceremony Click for more…

Leading Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) provider, Wetherby Building Systems, has welcomed the changes announced in the government’s response to the ‘ECO: Help to Heat Consultation’ published today. Barrie Stanley, Wetherby’s energy efficiency manager, commented:

“It is fantastic to see that the government has listened to the calls of the industry to make the new ECO funding period a more robust scheme that genuinely helps those that need it most. Ensuring the focus is on insulation for the next 18 months is key to delivering the most effective energy efficiency savings.

The Government has increased the target for Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) measures from 17,000 a year to 21,000 a year following last years ECO transition consultation.

Key policy decisions include;

An 18 month extension to the ECO scheme (April 2017 – September 2018). Introduction of a more simplified and targeted scheme. The Affordable Warmth Group will be increased to around 4.7m rather than 4m (in consultation) households. This will include more households who are in fuel poverty, and those on lower incomes, who may be struggling to meet heating and other bills; eligibility for certain measures under Affordable Warmth will Click for more…